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The Cotman Letters 1834

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/3/1/3
Page: 160


  • Description

    Copy of extract from a letter from Mary Dawson Turner to Dawson Turner, 6 May 1834

    Admiration for John Sell Cotman’s skill on the part of Harriet Gunn and Mary Dawson Turner.

    Date: 06/05/1834

  • Transcription

    May 6, 1834.
    Mrs Dawson Turner to D. T.
    Yar[mouth].
    …… Maria expresses a hope that she may see Mary in the autumn, after Eliz[abe]th’s anticipated accouchment, and indeed it is but little likely that our poor child sh[oul]d carry her burthen to the right term.
    Ht [Harriet Gunn] is making a very pretty drawing, for Blomefield. The Hospitium of St Benet’s Abbey; and, in looking over some of Mr. Cotman’s etchings to help her in planning an effect, she is perpetually exclaiming at his fine taste, beautiful composition & masterly effect, and indeed I see more & more reason to concur with her. I am interested to hear how his health stands this returning season of his malady.
    Dear Dawson, sh[oul]d you desire that Eliz[abeth] Rigby sh[oul]d at this time draw H[arrie]t & John Gunn? –

    (from the coll[ectio]n of family letters at Bush Hall, Hatfield.)

Copy of extract from a letter from Mary Dawson Turner to Dawson Turner, 6 May 1834